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PhD Project Manager Internship Program

ECA Internship: A Post-Graduate Path to Success

The PhD Project Manager Internship is an apprenticeship program designed for PhDs and those very close to graduating who are interested in exploring a career at ECA.

This program will allow recent PhDs to evaluate what a career in executive search could look like and provide them the opportunity to join ECA as full-time Project Managers who will lead people, manage complex long-term projects, and develop a network of candidates and future clients.

At ECA, we deeply value the skill set PhDs bring to our client work. Many of our senior leaders began their careers through the PhD Project Manager internship, and we're excited to continue building on that success through this program.

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Why the PhD Internship?

On the job

A compensated role with on-the-job training from fellow PhDs

Direct path

Direct path to a management position with a strong potential for advancement

Opportunity

Opportunity to work with our New York or Los Angeles-based teams.

As an Intern you will receive:

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Hands-on project management experience and training

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A direct track for career advancement in a professional environment

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A deep understanding of the business world through interactions with leaders in private equity, management consulting, and some of the most recognized corporations in the world

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Opportunities to apply research, critical thinking and communication skills in a non-academic setting

Why does ECA recruit PhDs?

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Love of tackling complex challenges

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Innovation, insightful questioning & thought leadership

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Rapid fluency with new & varied subjects

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Strong large-project organization and management skills

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Effective interpersonal & public communication

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Alignment with ECA's evidence-based ethos - historically, PhDs have been our most successful hires

Conversations with the team on leaving academia and life at ECA

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